Fans of Adam Sandler’s classic comedies have reason to celebrate! Kino Lorber has officially announced the much-anticipated 4K Blu-ray releases of Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore, both marking significant anniversaries in the world of film. Although initial reports were light on details regarding special features, Blu-ray.com has clarified that Billy Madison’s 30th Anniversary edition will include a treasure trove of features for dedicated fans. Set to land on store shelves on July 29, the release will boast over 30 minutes of freshly unearthed deleted scenes, enhancing the comedic legacy of this beloved film.
The premise lays the groundwork for Sandler’s signature humor:
“Billy Madison, a perpetually immature rich kid, leads a life of unrestrained revelry. However, when his father, the powerful hotel magnate Brian, has had enough of Billy’s wayward behavior, he imposes a tough ultimatum. Having previously passed grades due to his father’s affluence and corruption, Billy must now navigate the educational system anew—passing each grade within a stringent timeline of 24 weeks or risk losing their family business to his conniving rival, Eric.”
Here’s what’s included in this special release:
DISC ONE – 4K BLU-RAY
- NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
- DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
- NEW Audio Commentary featuring author and filmmaker Bryan Connolly alongside Wilson Smith, host of The Billy Gilmore Podcast
- Audio Commentary by director Tamra Davis
- 5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Audio options
- Optional English subtitles for accessibility
DISC TWO – BLU-RAY
- NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
- NEW Audio Commentary with Bryan Connolly and Wilson Smith
- Audio Commentary by director Tamra Davis
- Deleted Scenes (Total Duration: 32:58)
- The Pool, Penguins & Pornography (5:38)
- Billy at Home (8:58)
- Being Billy (5:52)
- School Days (5:47)
- Eric and Principal Anderson (4:41)
- Academic Decathlon and Graduation (2:01)
- Outtakes (3:44)
- Theatrical Trailer, newly mastered in 2K
- 5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Audio options
- Optional English subtitles
For cinephiles and tech enthusiasts, the 30th Anniversary 4K release is particularly noteworthy:
Video Specifications
Codec: HEVC / H.265
Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Subtitles
English SDH for enhanced clarity
Disc Format
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray / Standard Blu-ray Disc
Playback Information
4K Blu-ray: Region-free
2K Blu-ray: Region A (testing on B and C is unconfirmed)
